Barclays Life Skills – Virtual Work Experience
- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
- Posted in Careers Blog
How LifeSkills can support you right now
Are you ready to think about the areas you might like to develop in further? Spin the Wheel of Strengths and reflect on not only your skills, but your interests and personality traits, and how to develop them further to support your future.
You will find interactive tools, films and activities available for you to use from age 14+, right now on your own, with family, or other support.
LifeSkills helps you prepare for the future workplace
Virtual Work Experience gives you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in a company that you might not normally get access to while highlighting the essential skills you might need.
You’ll get to see the inner workings of a ‘digital transformation’ agency, and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them solve problems and complete real-life tasks.
As part of the experience you’ll also see lots of tips as well as links through to other LifeSkills content. These are designed to help you learn how best to deal with situations you may come across in the workplace. By clicking on the links you’ll get the most out of your Virtual Work Experience and learn more about the vital skills you’ll need in the workplace.
To use Virtual Work Experience and the other great tools, simply sign up for free.